National parks near City of Alexandria, Virginia
City of Alexandria is one town for park planning. See national parks near Alexandria — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to City of Alexandria, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 72.8 mi (117 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near City of Alexandria
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 72.8 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 405 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Alexandria
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Alexandria?
Shenandoah National Park, about 72.8 mi (117 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Alexandria in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.